CGH Health Foundation Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Thirty years of caring was celebrated during the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal reception at CGH Medical Center, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, with special recognition given to Charter Members and Tree of Life donors. Fifteen individuals, three businesses, and one club were honored for being the only contributors who made

CGH Breaks Ground on New Rock Falls Medical Center

CGH Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional care to all our patients.  To that end, CGH broke ground on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, for the future home of the CGH Rock Falls Medical Center, at 1315 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. The future 7000 square foot facility will provide Rock

Rock River Valley Painters Guild Studio Tour April 14

Corner Gallery Artisans Guild, at the corner of Fourth Avenue and E. Second Street, Sterling, IL, has new hours.  They are open Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for

Remove Cemetery Decor by March 18

From Monday, March 19, to Friday, March 23, 2018, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and dispose of gravesite decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday, March 18. Decorations

TMC Wheel Master Award to Herbert House

On Thursday, February 22, 2018, TMC Transportation was “pleased to introduce Herbert House as our 2017 Wheel Master.  The annual Wheel Master award is the highest driver honor given at TMC….Herb’s hard work and dedication to his Black and Chrome family, over the past 25 years, has earned him this

Veterans Breakfast at Windsor Manor November 11

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community will host a Veterans Day breakfast on Saturday, November 11, 2017.  The facility is located at 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. This free buffet meal is extended to each veteran and includes one guest. Menu items will include biscuits and gravy

Andrew C. Kallas (1952 – 2018)

Andrew C. Kallas, age 65, of Dixon, IL, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Andrew was born May 12, 1952, in Dixon, the son of Christ and Violet (Giannetto) Kallas.  He served in the U. S. Army.  Career positions included Mainline Railroad crew leader, Dixon Park

Mayor’s Year End Report

2018 is upon us and I would like to take some time and review 2017 and look at what to expect in 2018. The Council and City officials have been working hard to keep Morrison[, IL,] moving forward with many improvements accomplished and many more to come. One of the

Take Poll on Downtown Overnight Parking

The Morrison City Council is evaluating a change to overnight parking regulations in Downtown Morrison, IL. Click here for a detailed description of the proposed changes, then fill out the yes/no poll below. Click here to take the poll. Please respond by Friday, March 9, 2018, or contact your Alderman. 

Illinois State Police Investigate Crash

The Illinois State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on 3/03/2018 at 7:33 p.m., at the intersection of Lincolnway and Cherry Street in Morrison, IL.  Unit 1 driver, Stephanie K. M. Stanley, 31, of Chadwick, IL, was driving a 2012 GMC Acadia, eastbound on Cherry Street and proceeded through a red

Illinois State Police Monthly February Activity Report

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Carl Heintz has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for February 2018. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 312 citations, 331 written warnings, and made 11 criminal arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 145 citations. Occupant restraint violations accounted for 40 citations.

March 25 Concert Handel’s “Messiah”

The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of G. F. Handel’s “Messiah,” on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018.  The performance will be at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. “Messiah” concerts have been sponsored by the

Sheriff’s Office February Activity/Arrest Report

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Activity and Arrest Report for February 2018: Written Warnings issued–73 Traffic tickets issued–53 (9 Speeding tickets) Arrests for DUI–4 Arrests for Cannabis or Controlled Substance–2 Traffic crashes handled–43 Warrant Arrests–6 Civil papers served–161.

WACC Student of the Month Derek Bush

Morrison High School Senior Derek Bush was named December 2017 Student of the Month, for his outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, IL. He is the son of Carla Bush of Morrison, IL. White takes classes in Welding at WACC. “The staff shares your pride

Sheriff’s Office Report of March 6

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is  presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 3-05-18 at 5:10 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries on IL Route 78 about one mile north of Bunker Hill Road.  During the investigation of the crash,